Kathy Lawrence
Christmas gift ideas for retired and older family and friends 2025
Every year we put together a list of ideas for Christmas presents for the older members of our families. We’ve been doing this for so long that I have moved up an age group from middle-aged child and parent to matriarch. This history has given me some insight I think into what people like to […]
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2 Ways to Lower Your Business Electricity Costs
Collaborative Post Electricity is something every business relies on, but it can also be one of the biggest ongoing expenses. Whether you run a small office or a busy workshop, reducing energy use can have a direct impact on your bottom line. Cutting electricity costs doesn’t always require big changes or expensive upgrades. Often, it […]
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The Importance of Making the Most of your Life Today
Collaborative Post Life is so precious. We only get one of them, so it’s always important to make the most of it. Yet, we can get set in our ways and feel like we’re living life on autopilot. When that happens, life can feel pretty small. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. When […]
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What is DoLS, what are its challenges and how is it due to change?
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It exists to protect people who cannot make certain decisions for themselves – often because of dementia, learning disabilities, or brain injury – and who need to be kept safe in a care home or hospital. If a person is under […]
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Are you prepared for the probate process?
Families and friends can face daunting challenges during the probate process, according to research recently carried out by The Estate Registry. While we might expect that there are well-oiled systems to help us through the probate system, this is generally not the case. Those seeking probate today are likely to be challenged by issues such […]
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Starting Over at 60: Redefining Identity After Divorce
Collaborative Post When you spend decades building a life around shared experiences, routines, and a unified identity, seeing that foundation crumble can feel utterly disorienting. You probably never anticipated navigating this profound change at this stage of life, yet here you are, confronting a future that looks vastly different from the one you planned. Facing […]
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How to Make Inheritance Easier for Your Family
Collaborative Post Talking about inheritance isn’t easy because it’s really one of those subjects that people tend to put off for someday in the future, but when the time finally comes, not having a plan can make everything much harder for the people left behind. Inheritance can be complicated even in straightforward circumstances, and when […]
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4 Important Financial Planning Tips
Collaborative Post If you want to make sure that you feel genuinely ready for the future, there are all sorts of ways of doing so, and it’s something that you should be able to approach in a lot of different ways. The truth is that a big part of this is always going to be […]
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Simple Changes That Make Bathrooms Safer for Older Adults
Collaborative Post As people age, bathrooms can become increasingly hazardous spaces. Slippery floors, high-sided baths and awkward movements create a perfect storm for accidents. Bathroom injuries are a common cause of fall-related emergency visits among older adults, with bathrooms often considered high-risk zones for those aged 65 and above. These risks can lead to a […]
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4 Smart Tips to Plan Your Own Funeral (Even When You’re Healthy in Retirement)
Collaborative Post Wanting to plan your own funeral when you’re retired can be a bit of a morbid thought, but plenty of older people decide to do it. It’s easy to see why, as it offers more than a few benefits. It gives you complete control over what happens and lets you make sure it’s […]
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